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Tuesday, July 09, 2013

Broward County Florida Prepares Zimmerman Verdict Riot Plan (Video)

By Susan Duclos

The Broward Sheriff’s Office, working with the Sanford Police
Department and other local law enforcement agencies, in preparation of the verdict in the Zimmerman trial, has prepared audio and video, calling on the public not to riot.

The Broward Sheriff’s Office, working closely with the Sanford Police
Department and other local law enforcement agencies, has coordinated a
response plan in anticipation of the verdict.

Freedom of expression is a constitutional right. While raising your
voice is encouraged, using your hands is not. BSO has created a public
service announcement with the help of kids from the Jason Taylor
Foundation, H.A.N.D.Y. (Helping Abused, Neglected, Disadvantaged Youth)
and basketball star James Jones of the championship Miami Heat team
urging young people not to let their emotions get the best of them.

“We don’t have information about a specific event that might take place
at the conclusion of the trial, but we encourage everyone to keep any
protests peaceful,” Sheriff Scott Israel said.

Members of the BSO Strategic Investigation Division have been
monitoring the pulse of the situation, maintaining open lines of
communication with community leaders, civic activists, members of the
clergy, as well as local, state and federal agencies.

The George Zimmerman verdict is expected either this week or next and there have been hundreds of documented threats against Zimmerman and "random white kids" from Trayvon Martin supporters, so preparing for the verdict is a smart move on the part of law enforment.